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CHF 4201 - Coaching EC/ECE Professionals: Foundation & Organization of Coaching Application: Organization & Self Reflection Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem odd years
Educator coaching is an evidence-based strategy to increase program quality and teacher effectiveness in early childhood/early childhood education classrooms, programs, and home delivery systems. This course will train EC/ECE coaches using material from research-based sources and program experiences. Participants will learn recommended practices in coaching related to early childhood and develop a systematic, individualized approach to effective coaching. Participants will learn practical strategies for coaching early childhood staff of diverse backgrounds and varying adult learning styles. Materials and discussions will include interpersonal communication skills and a systematic approach to more intentional coaching. Students will apply these strategies to Case Studies and field work experiences throughout the course and will participate in hands-on activities in class to apply new skills. Coaching skills will apply to any EC/ECE curriculum or model. This is course 1 in a three course series for the Utah Coaching Credential.
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CHF 4202 - Coaching EC/ECE Professionals: Connecting Awareness with Application & Deepening of Practice Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Becoming an effective coach is a result of introspection, thoughtful planning, application of coaching skills and knowledge, and continuous self-improvement. This course will identify effective ongoing support strategies for individuals providing coaching. Participants will integrate skills with effective application in real life coaching experiences. Discussions will include self-reflective practices, self- directed action, planning and goal setting, and managing progress and accountability. Students will apply these strategies to case studies and real life experiences throughout the course. Students will be encouraged to engage in self-reflection and share ideas, successes, and challenges with other students in this course. This is course 2 in a three course series for the Utah Coaching Credential.
Pre-requisite(s): CHF 4201 /MED 6201 or instructor permission.
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CHF 4203 - Coaching EC/ECE Professionals: Attuning for Personal and Organizational Change Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
The success of the educator coaching relationship has been based on the trusting relationship between two peers, coach, and adult learner, through a collaborative process of co-learning. The opportunity for the adult learner to self-monitor, self- analyze, and self-modify enhances the adult learner’s own resourcefulness and alters his/her own personal understanding. In addition, when the act of coaching is a collaborative process, the coach is also allowed the same opportunity to reflect on self as part of their learning. This course is designed to support the coach in creating a social learning climate where a synergy of shared learning and reflective dialogue about practice are examined, analyzed and refined. Participants will integrate skills from Course 1 and 2 with opportunities to engage in conducting and constructing ongoing support strategies the coach can apply, refine and alter based on the adult learners’ needs, readiness, and values about practice. Using strategies and protocols, coaching for organizational change in diverse settings (home- based programming, early care settings, classrooms, and school districts, etc.), and identifying effective ongoing personal supports will also be addressed. Students will apply these strategies to case studies and real life experiences throughout the course. This is course 3 of a three course series for the Utah Coaching Credential.
Pre-requisite(s): CHF 4201 /MED 6201 and CHF 4202 /MED 6202 or instructor permission.
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CHF 4275 - Family Life Education Coaching Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course is to prepare students to become family life coaches. The course covers topics from the foundational theories/models of coaching (positive psychology, cognitive-behavioral coaching, and others), how to conduct coaching sessions, the delineation between counseling and coaching, and how to run a coaching business. Students will practice coaching with other students as well as with actual practice clients.
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CHF 4300 - Latino Child and Family Development Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: 1st Blk
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Online
The Latino Child and Family Development course is designed as an upper division course for those who will work with, advocate for, or interact with children and families from a Latino background. The course uses a cultural constructivist approach to understand Latino children and their families. The central focus includes the study of Latino culture, parenting practices, couple and marital practices, and other family dynamics. Additionally, a major goal is to understand and deconstruct stereotypes associated with individuals within the Latino culture. The course will simultaneously focus on Latinos living within the United States as well as cultural groups throughout North America, South America, and the Caribbean.
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CHF 4310 - Understanding the Modern United States Military Family Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course is designed to assist you in understanding the structure and formation of each service branch as well as the experiences of families serving in the U.S. Military focusing on both Active duty and Reserve components using Family Systems Theory, Risk and Resiliency Theory and Ambiguous Loss Theory. In recent years, many changes have taken place in the military family landscape. The knowledge gained in this course should provide you with insight into the complex experiences of today’s U.S. Military Families. The information provided in this course is designed to assist students to be effective in professional settings working with military personnel and their families, and is a starting foundation for those interested in pursuing professional civilian careers working with military families in a variety of settings (e.g., nonprofit organizations, the U.S. Military, and others). This course will focus on different components of family life that specifically impact military families. The course format will include (1) readings, (2) online lectures, (3) quizzes, (4) exams, and (5) online and in class discussion.
Pre-requisite(s): CHF 1400 , CHF 1500 , CHF 2400 .
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CHF 4350 - Religiosity and Family Life Education Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
The Religiosity and Family Life Education course as an upper-division course that examines how various religious traditions and practices influence family dynamics and interaction. Specifically, how religious traditions and practices influence couple formation, marital dynamics, parenting practices, gender roles, intergenerational relationships, and sexuality. Furthermore, to develop an understanding and appreciation for a diversity of faith traditions (including nonbelief). Finally, how family life educators can effectively work with diverse populations in a variety of settings.
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CHF 4400 - The Family in Stress Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
Examining causes of stress in the family and developing strategies for coping with stress.
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CHF 4450 - Children and Families in the Medical Setting Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
The purpose of this course is to understand and serve children and families in the medical setting and to provide basic background and knowledge of Child Life practices. This course prepares individuals who plan to complete a 480 hour cooperative work experience in the field of Child Life, and is required prior entering into an internship and taking the National Child Life Certification Examination.
The content of this course is designed to create a foundation of knowledge, both academically and practically, in the required core competencies of the nationally recognized Child Life Certification. The core competencies include the ability to assess and provide services to infants, children, youth, and families in a medical setting including stress management, supportive environments, team skills, professional development, and evaluation skills.
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CHF 4500 - Comparative Study of Childhood and Adolescent Development Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
An advanced level course that addresses the understanding of the principles and theories of growth and development within and between the stages of children in childhood and adolescence. Covers the physiological, intellectual, social, emotional domains of development.
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CHF 4510 - Contemporary Issues in Planning for Children Credits: (1-3)
Variable Title
An in-depth study of a contemporary issue in childhood. In some cases, this course may substitute for one of the minor requirements when it has received prior approval from a department advisor.
May be repeated up to 3 credit hours.
Note: This course is not currently offered.
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CHF 4520 - Basic Mediation Training Credits: (3)
A basic mediation training course addressing the theory and skills to effectively deal with conflict situations. The course leads to certification in basic theory and skills of mediation. (Supervised mediation practice is required to complete certification.)
Note: This course is taught as needed.
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CHF 4600 INT - Family Studies Field Experiences Credits: (1-8)
Six to eight weeks internship, which may require off-campus residence. Credit and hours as arranged with instructor.
Pre-requisite(s): consent of instructor.
May be repeated up to 8 credit hours.
Note: This course is taught as needed.
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CHF 4650 - Family Life Education Methods Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Preparing students to be Family Life Educators by exploring philosophies, methods, and skills for teaching and working with parents and family members.
Pre-requisite(s): CHF 3350 , CHF 3550 , and CHF 3850 , or consent of instructor.
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CHF 4660 - Advanced Skills for Family Life Educators Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This upper division course is centered on students’ development of interpersonal and pedagogical skills as Family Life Educators under the direct supervision of course instructors. This theory-based course will provide students with hands-on skills and experiences that are vital for today’s family life educators. This includes building audience engagement and trust through the use of observational feedback, responding to nonverbal cues, and addressing common teaching challenges. This course will teach students to present specific family life education program curricula. The course training will include students reviewing and presenting the family life education materials in two contexts: 1-within the classroom among peers and faculty and 2-within the community. This course also provides students with a number of teaching tools and philosophies considered key to becoming effective in the field of Family Life Education, and it also provides students with the experience of having presented a community education program in multiple contexts.
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CHF 4670 - STEM and Approaches to Learning in Early Childhood Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $50.00
The purpose of this course is to build on a foundation of knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice for teaching integrated content in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in early childhood settings. Fundamental approaches to learning will be employed to integrate learning across these disciplines. Students will develop meaningful curriculum content through hands-on learning experiences designed for children (birth through age 8) based on accepted learning standards in each content area.
Pre-requisite(s): CHF 2600 , CHF 2610 , CHF 2620 .
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CHF 4710 - Advanced Guidance and Planning for Early Childhood Education Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
A synthesis of guidance and planning with an emphasis on assessment, appropriate objectives and strategies for individual and specific groups of children. Requires both lecture and lab time.
Pre-requisite(s): CHF 1500 , CHF 2500 , CHF 2600 , CHF 2610 , and CHF 2620 .
Co-Requisite(s): Students majoring in EC, ECE, or taking an early childhood specialization with their K-6 license will register for the section that is offered the first 5 weeks of the semester, and take it concurrently with CHF 4720 .
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: CHF 3640 .
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CHF 4720 INT - Student Teaching in the Children’s School Credits: (6)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Experience in application of generalizations regarding growth, guidance, and development of children in the Melba S. Lehner Children’s School. For juniors and seniors.
Pre-requisite(s): CHF 1500 , CHF 2500 , CHF 2600 , CHF 2610 , and CHF 2620 .
Co-Requisite(s): To be taken concurrently with CHF 4710 .
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: CHF 3640 .
May be repeated 2 times up to 9 credit hours.
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CHF 4730 - Early Childhood/Early Childhood Education Program Development Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course prepares students with skills specific to leadership roles in early childhood education programs including: professional ethics, ensuring the health and safety of children, ongoing quality improvement, program leadership, planning, and management. Content and skills focus on practices endorsed by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and are aligned with the NAEYC Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation Programs.
Pre-requisite(s): CHF 2600 , CHF 2610 , CHF 2620 , or consent of the instructor, and concurrent or prior enrollment in CHF 4710 and CHF 4720 .
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CHF 4800 - Individual Research Credits: (1-6)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Supervised projects and primary research in various areas of Child and Family Studies. Limited to advanced students upon consent of faculty supervisor.
May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.
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CHF 4810 - Educator Resilience Credits: (3)
Experimental Course, Contact Department for More Information
| This online course develops educator well-being and resilience through life design, identifying and addressing cognitive distortions, fostering optimistic thinking, relaxation strategies, choosing one’s attention, practicing mindfulness and gratitude. Use of a variety of positive strategies and routines such as value oriented goals and behaviors, prioritizing, time and organization skills, good sleep and nutrition, scheduling in fun, and doing what matters most are also explored. |
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CHF 4810 - Family, School, and Community Partnerships Credits: (1-3)
Experimental
Equips students with foundational philosophies, evidence-based models, interpersonal process skills and strategies for inclusive practice with families of all young children (birth - 8 years) that may be applied to a variety of early education, family education, therapeutic and social service settings. Components of family structure, economics, abilities, gender, culture and language learning, community resources are integrated into the student experience.
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CHF 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Individually chosen readings on specialized topics supervised by a faculty member. Credit for this course towards a Child and Family Studies major or minor will only be accepted when the course is completed with a grade of B- or better.
Pre-requisite(s): Consent of faculty supervisor prior to registration.
May be repeated up to 3 credit hours.
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CHF 4860 INT - Practicum Credits: (1-6)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Work or volunteer experience which applies prior academic learning in a supervised setting. Consent of faculty supervisor is required prior to registration.
Pre-requisite(s): for Family Studies Majors include CHF 2990B , CHF 3350 , CHF 3550 , CHF 3850 , and completed background clearance.
May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.
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CHF 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (3-6)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $50.00
Open to all students in the Child and Family Studies Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job learning experience with coordination of faculty instructor and professional mentor. Ethical conduct related to working with children and families will be discussed. Professional activities will include goal setting, strategies, and documentation for progress evaluation meetings culminating in a student-created professional development portfolio. Students will arrange their own opportunities in a professional setting. Prior consent of the faculty instructor and the professional mentor are required. Fingerprinting/background check may be needed to work in certain settings.
Pre-requisite(s): for Early Childhood BS majors: CHF 4710 and CHF 4720 , or consent of faculty supervisor.
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CHF 4900 - Career Strategy Seminar Credits: (1)
Open to first semester Juniors through first semester Seniors in all academic schools. Course objectives are to help students develop a career strategy to meet expected career goals, i.e., acquire a career position or successfully prepare for graduate school acceptance.
Note: This course is not currently offered.
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CHF 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4)
Variable Title
Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
May be repeated up to 6 credit hours.
Note: This course is taught as needed.
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CHF 4980 - Early Childhood Senior Synthesis Seminar Credits: (1)
Synthesis of Early Childhood/Elementary Education program of study with specific emphasis on beginning a professional career in teaching. Senior project not required.
Suggested Requisite(s): To be taken concurrently with student teaching.
Note: This course is not currently offered.
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CHF 4990A - Seminar in Child Development Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Discussion and analysis of special topics for advanced Early Childhood and Early Childhood Education majors.
Pre-requisite(s): CHF 2500 , CHF 2600 , CHF 3640 , and CHF 3500 (or EDUC 2010 ) or instructor’s consent, and concurrent or prior enrollment in CHF 4710 and CHF 4720 .
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CHF 4990B - Senior Seminar in Family Studies Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Discussion and analysis of special topics for seniors in Family Studies major.
Pre-requisite(s): CHF 2990B , CHF 3350 , CHF 3550 , CHF 3850 , or consent of instructor.
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CHNS 1000 - Proficiency Development Credits: (1-2)
(N=Novice) (Cr/NCr) Non-graded courses for entry-level students to augment foreign language instruction in stress-free activities such as reading children’s literature, learning and performing skits, folk dancing, singing, cooking, etc.
May be repeated for credit under different titles.
Note: Course not currently being offered.
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CHNS 1010 - First Semester Chinese Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
(N=Novice) Introductory course assuming no significant previous experience with the language. Beginners and students with less than two years of high school language should register for this class. Emphasis on everyday conversation and exposure to cultural perspectives.
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CHNS 1020 - Second Semester Chinese Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
(N=Novice) Continuation of CHNS 1010 . Basic language skills including listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture.
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CHNS 2000 - Proficiency Development Credits: (1-2)
(NH=Novice High) (CR/NC) Non-graded courses for second-year students to augment foreign language instruction in stress-free activities appropriate to the linguistic level of second-year students. May be repeated under different titles. Note: Course not currently being offered.
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CHNS 2010 - Third Semester Chinese Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
(NH=Novice High) Continuation of CHNS 1020 . Assumes completion of first-year or equivalent experience. Students learn to understand and express ideas about their community and the world. Includes listening, speaking, reading, writing and culture.
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CHNS 2020 HU - Fourth Semester Chinese Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
(NH=Novice High) Continuation of CHNS 2010 . The learning and application of strategies for acquiring a foreign language. Students also learn how cultural products and practices reflect a culture’s attitudes, values, ideas and meaning. The process of language acquisition and the seeking of cross-cultural understanding provide insights into the commonalities of how the human family learns, thinks and communicates.
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CHNS 2021 - Second Year II Credits: (3)
(NH=Novice High) Continuation of CHNS 2010 without General Education Humanities credit. Offered through examination only.
Pre-requisite(s): Only available through testing.
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CHNS 2030 - Second Year Language Review Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
(IL=Intermediate Low) This is a transition course to upper division. The course focuses on oral proficiency development. Students will learn a variety of techniques and strategies to increase their oral proficiency in a variety of social, educational and cultural settings. Native-speaking students or those who have acquired proficiency through residence in the target language community are not eligible to take this class.
Note: Check with department for course availability.
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CHNS 2851 - Study Abroad Credits: (3)
(NH=Novice High) Language and culture studies for students whose minimal proficiency is Novice High. Language assignments at the Novice or Intermediate-Low levels are performed in the target language. All other assignments are performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply.
Note: Check with Department for course availability.
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CHNS 2852 - Study Abroad Credits: (1-3)
(NH=Novice High) Language and culture studies for students whose minimal proficiency is at Novice High. Language assignments at the Novice or Intermediate-Low levels are performed in the target language. All other assignments are performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply.
Twice with a maximum of 3 credit hours.
Note: Check with Department for course availability.
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CHNS 3000 - Proficiency Development Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
(IL=Intermediate Low) This is a transition course to upper division. The course focuses on oral proficiency development. Students will learn a variety of techniques and strategies to increase their oral proficiency in a variety of social, educational and cultural settings. Native-speaking students or those who have acquired proficiency through residence in the target language community are not eligible to take this class.
Note: Check with department for course availability.
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CHNS 3060 - Grammar & Composition Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
(IL=Intermediate Low) This is a transition course to upper division. The course focuses on oral proficiency development. Students will learn a variety of techniques and strategies to increase their oral proficiency in a variety of social, educational and cultural settings. Native-speaking students or those who have acquired proficiency through residence in the target language community are not eligible to take this class. Note: Check with department for course availability.
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CHNS 3116 - DLI Bridge Course I Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Taught in DLI High Schools for students who have passed the AP Exam with a 3 or higher. Although this is a three credit-hour class, it will meet over the course of a full academic year. Credit will count toward a major or minor in the language.
Pre-requisite(s): CHNS 2020 or AP exam with a score of 3 or better
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CHNS 3117 - DLI Bridge Course II Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Taught in DLI High Schools for students who have passed the AP Exam with a 3 or higher. Although this is a three credit-hour class, it will meet over the course of a full academic year. Credit will count toward a major or minor in the language.
Pre-requisite(s): CHNS 2020 or AP exam with a score of 3 or better
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CHNS 3118 - DLI Bridge Course III Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Taught in DLI High Schools for students who have passed the AP Exam with a 3 or higher. Although this is a three credit-hour class, it will meet over the course of a full academic year. Credit will count toward a major or minor in the language.
Pre-requisite(s): CHNS 2020 or AP exam with a score of 3 or better
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CHNS 3320 - Applied Language Studies Credits: (1-3)
Variable Title
Course Fee: $8.00
(Minimal proficiency level varies with content).
May be repeated up to 10 times under different titles.
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CHNS 3550 - Cultural Heritage I Credits: (3)
Variable Title
Course Fee: $8.00
(Intermediate Mid) In-depth studies in culture, history, geography, social customs, fine arts and civilization. May be repeated up to 7 times for credit and for other non-English speaking cultures.
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CHNS 3631 - Literature: Prose Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
(IM=Intermediate Mid). A survey of works in prose by one or various authors of a particular period or place, or spanning several literary movements and geographical regions. May be taken 3 times up to 9 credits under different titles.
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CHNS 3632 - Literature: Drama Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $8.00
(IM=Intermediate Mid). A survey of theater plays by one or various authors of a particular period or place, or spanning several literary movements and geographical regions. May be taken 3 times up to 9 credits under different titles.
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CHNS 3680 - Literature: Film Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
(IM=Intermediate Mid). A survey of film by one or various filmmakers of a particular period or place, or spanning several literary movements and geographical regions.
May be taken 3 times up to 9 credits under different titles.
Note: Check with department for course availability.
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CHNS 3710 - Business Language I Credits: (3)
Course Fee: $8.00
(IM=Intermediate Mid) Business Language and Practices. Required of all commercial majors.
Note: Check with department for course availability.
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CHNS 3850 - Study Abroad Credits: (1-6)
(IM=Intermediate Mid) Language and culture studies for students whose language proficiency is Intermediate Low to Intermediate High. All Intermediate and Advanced tasks will be performed in the target language. All Superior tasks may be performed in English. Prior travel experience does not apply. May be repeated up to 10 times for credit.
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CHNS 4830 - Directed Readings Credits: (1-3)
(IH=Intermediate High) Independent readings under the direction of a faculty member.
May be repeated up to 10 times.
Note: Check with Department for course availability.
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CHNS 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4)
(minimal proficiency level varies with content) Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
Note: Course not currently being offered.
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CJ 1010 SS - Introduction to Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
An introduction to the history, processes and functions of the American criminal justice system and its primary components, law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
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CJ 1070 - Law Enforcement/Corrections Academy, Part I Credits: (9)
Experiential credit for students completing a State of Utah authorized SFO/BCO or SFO/LEO POST Academy. Credit is earned concurrently with CJ 1080 . Register through the Department of Criminal Justice. Does not count for credit toward CJ major, CJ minor or BIS emphasis in CJ.
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CJ 1080 - Law Enforcement/Corrections Academy, Part II Credits: (9)
Experiential credit for students completing a State of Utah authorized SFO/BCO or SFO/LEO POST Academy. Credit is earned concurrently with CJ 1070 . Register through the Department of Criminal Justice. Does not count for credit toward CJ major, CJ minor or BIS emphasis in CJ.
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CJ 1300 - Corrections: History, Theory and Practice Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
An introductory overview of the correctional system including: the historical development and societal context of corrections, contemporary correctional theory and law, jails and prisons, community corrections, treatment, juvenile corrections, and contemporary correctional issues.
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CJ 1330 - Criminal Law and Courts Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Surveys American criminal law and the criminal court system. Elements of crime, defenses, historical foundation, limits, purposes and functions of criminal law. History, theory and practice of criminal courts.
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CJ 1340 - Criminal Investigation Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
This is an introduction to Criminal Investigation including the necessary functions of interviewing witnesses and suspects, techniques in the collection and preservation of evidence, crime scene processing including some post-crime scene processing of evidence, follow-up investigation and recent techniques of enhancing the criminal investigation function.
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CJ 1350 - Introduction to Forensic Science Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
An introduction to the various types of physical evidence commonly encountered at crime scenes (e.g., fingerprints, hairs, fibers, drugs, glass, etc.), including discussion of comparison and identification techniques (i.e., optical examination/comparison, instrumental analysis, and many chemical processes) used in the analysis of such physical evidence.
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CJ 2300 - Policing: History, Theory and Practice Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Online
This course will provide an overview of the history of policing and the role of police in modern society. Particular emphasis will be placed on problems and issues confronting police and solutions within an organizational framework.
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CJ 2330 - Juvenile Justice Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
Origin, philosophy, and development of the juvenile justice system, particularly the juvenile court. Emphasis placed upon laws, detention, adjudication, probation, after-care, foster homes, and other alternative correctional practices.
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CJ 2340 - Crime Scene Investigation Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course is designed to give students an understanding of the integration of the criminal investigative process with complex scientific application of modern technology in searching for and processing physical evidence in crime scenes. It will provide background into the theory behind Crime Scene Science and the ethical and legal challenges faced by Forensic Scientists and Crime Scene Investigators. Using modern instructional materials, students will learn of the complexity of processing and documentation of Crime Scenes with the ultimate goal of having a successful outcome in the court system.
Pre-requisite(s): CJ 1350 .
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CJ 2350 - Laws of Evidence Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Deals with the principles and rules of law emphasizing evidentiary problems related to criminal cases.
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CJ 2360 - Juvenile Law and Procedure Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
An investigation of the juvenile justice system emphasizing Utah law and procedure. Studies differences between juvenile and adult systems, delinquent acts, juvenile treatment as adults and role and function of probation, youth corrections, family services and the community.
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CJ 2400 - Criminal Court Process Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Introduction to American criminal case processing including instruction on how a case is processed, step-by-step, from beginning to end. The motivations, cultural norms and behaviors of attorneys, judges and jurors will also be studied.
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CJ 2810 - Experimental Course Credits: (1-3)
This number is used for newly developed experimental courses. Refer to Experimental Courses .
May be repeated up to two additional times if new topic(s), for a combined total not exceeding 9 credit hours.
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CJ 2860 INT - Criminal Justice Field Experience Credits: (3)
Field experience in an internship with city, county, and state criminal justice agencies.
May be repeated once for 6 credit hours.
Note: This course is not currently offered (see CJ 4860).
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CJ 2861 INT - Victim Advocacy Capstone Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk
Capstone experience for students in the Victim Advocacy Certificate of Proficiency comprised of a volunteer experience with a victim advocacy agency/department; or victim advocacy training experience. Must be enrolled in the VA Certificate to register. Variable credit course (1-3 credit hours). Credit hours determined by type and length of experience in consultation with instructor prior to beginning course. May only be taken once for credit.
Pre-requisite(s): Completion of certificate required and elective courses; and instructor permission.
Co-Requisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in no more than 9 hours of the remaining required and elective courses in the certificate; and instructor permission.
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CJ 2862 INT - Juvenile Justice Capstone Credits: (1-3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, 1st Blk, 2nd Blk
Capstone experience for students in the Juvenile Justice Certificate of Proficiency comprised of a volunteer experience with a city, county or state juvenile justice agency/department. Must be enrolled in the JJ Certificate to register. Variable credit course (1-3 credit hours). Credit hours determined by length of experience in consultation with instructor prior to beginning course. May only be taken once for credit.
Pre-requisite(s): Completion of certificate required and elective courses.
Co-Requisite(s): Concurrent enrollment in no more than 9 hours of the remaining required and elective courses in the certificate; and instructor permission.
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CJ 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4)
Variable Title
Consult the semester class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title with the credit authorized will appear in the semester schedule and on the student transcript.
May be repeated up to one additional time for a combined total not exceeding 4 credit hours.
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CJ 3020 - Criminal Justice Management Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Current command level problems and trends in criminal justice organizations and management including work environment, motivation, leadership, morale, discipline, evaluation, planning, and functioning of line and staff.
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CJ 3040 - Community Policing Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Problem solving and the development of community trust are integral to community policing. The philosophy, concepts and methods in support of identifying the issues in a community that relate to crime are outlined and studied. The goal of creating healthy neighborhoods and sustaining the quality of neighborhood life are explained in detail. Crime is pervasive in American society, but victims and criminals have identified characteristics. These characteristics impact certain neighborhoods more than others. These characteristics and issues surrounding them are explored and researched.
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CJ 3060 - Corrections in the Community Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
An overview of community based correctional programs focusing upon the historical origin, development, and current practices in probation, parole, the halfway house, work and educational release, as well as furlough programs.
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CJ 3120 - Professional Practice for the Forensic Expert Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
An in-depth analysis of critical issues for forensic experts in all fields. Topics such as evidence preservation, report writing, expert testimony and ethics are investigated. The course will focus on theory and practice through lecture, writing and practical exercises. 2 hour lecture, 3 hour lab.
Pre-requisite(s): CJ 1350 ; or instructor approval.
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CJ 3130 - Investigation of Computer Crime Credits: (3)
Deals with the threats, vulnerabilities, and risks of unauthorized system access. Understanding the modus operandi of criminal acts associated with computer crime and how to investigate them. Cryptography and network security will be closely examined.
Note: This course is not currently offered.
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CJ 3270 - Theories of Crime and Delinquency Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Study of the nature, extent, causes, and treatment of crime.
Pre-requisite(s): CJ 1010 .
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CJ 3300 - Victimology Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
This course is designed to review key research areas in the field of victimology. Particular emphasis will be placed on theory, measurement, and empirical results related to different types, consequences, and prevention of victimization.
Pre-requisite(s): CJ 1010 .
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CJ 3340 - Crime Scene Photography Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem Online
Course Fee: $4.00
Theory and practice behind photographic documentation of crime scenes. Practice of proper documentation methodology, injury photography, evidence photography, special lighting considerations, etc. This hybrid course is a combination of lecture, laboratory, community workshops, and individual exercises.
Pre-requisite(s): CJ 2340 and ART 2450 and instructor approval.
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: CJ 4115 or CJ 4125
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CJ 3344 - Advanced Forensic Photography Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem Online
Course Fee: $40.00
This course addresses photography and imaging issues relavent to the forensic science laboratory including examination quality physical evidence imaging, alternative lighting and exposure techniques, digital camera calibration and maintenance, and courtroom presentation of image evidence.
Pre-requisite(s): CJ 3340 .
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CJ 3350 - The American Jail Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course critically examines the American jail with particular emphasis on history, management, operations and contemporary issues.
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CJ 3360 - Prisons - Contemporary Issues and Dilemmas Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
A course which focuses upon the contemporary adult prison with a particular emphasis upon current problems, issues and dilemmas. Diversity issues such as integration of the prison work force by women and minorities as well as the problems of elderly, women, and minority inmates will be examined.
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CJ 3400 - Drugs and Crime Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
The historic, economic, social and political roles of legal and illegal drugs; their contribution to crime of many kinds, accidents, and impacts on the criminal justice system; production and distribution systems; efforts to combat; decriminalization, prevention and treatment.
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CJ 3600 - Criminal Justice Statistics Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem, Full Sem Online
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics and data analysis for use in criminal justice and the social sciences.
Pre-requisite(s): CJ 1010 and (MATH 1030 or MATH 1040 or MATH 1050 or MATH 1080 or QL completion)
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CJ 3610 - Research Methods in Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Addresses the social scientific methodology utilized in criminal justice and criminological research. The essentials of the scientific method will be studied such as research design, probability sampling, qualitative methods and the classic experimental design. The course will familiarize the student with the methods and problems of social science research as applied to the information needs of criminologists, criminal justice agencies, and criminal justice policy-makers. Students will acquire a better sense of criminology or criminal justice research and of exactly what it is that academic researchers do.
Pre-requisite(s): CJ 1010 , or instructor approval.
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CJ 3700 - Women & Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course explores women within the American criminal justice system, focusing on females as the victim and perpetrator of crime as well as the various positions that they hold within the criminal justice profession (i.e. law enforcement, courts, corrections). Additional attention will be paid to the social construction of gender and how it can shape the creation and application of social control within society.
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CJ 3800 - White Collar Crime Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This is an advanced undergraduate course designed to provide an overview of white collar crime. The course emphasizes defining white collar crime, describing the nature of white collar crime, and applying criminological theories to explaining the perpetration of white collar crime.
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CJ 3900 - Intelligence and National Security Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Exploration of the role and structure of intelligence collection and analysis in criminal justice and national security. Course focuses on skill building in the areas of critical thinking, organization and presentation of data, and problem analysis in the scope of intelligence and security driven problems.
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CJ 4000 - Critical Legal Studies Credits: (3)
Critical Legal Studies comprehends the development and application of the criminal law and criminal justice institutions in the United States from a critical perspective. The course begins with a short review of slavery and race, civil rights and civil liberties, and the transformation of legal thought in America. Readings provide a perspective for how the criminal law and justice system are used to bolster the lives of the affluent classes while remaining oblivious or acting as a detriment to the lives of disadvantaged, under-represented and marginalized members of society. The course concludes with readings that provide an understanding for the meaning of justice, the role of the law in fostering a more just society, and the legal tools available to the advocate of social change to propose changes through legal reform.
Note: This course is not currently offered.
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CJ 4065 - Law and Society Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
This course explores how law operates in society and how society influences the nature of the law. Topics may include the role of race in law, legal consciousness, efficacy of legal action, and the nature of the legal profession. Students may take either POLS 4065 or CJ 4065, but may not take both courses.
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CJ 4110 - Physical Methods in Forensic Science Credits: (4)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $55.00
Physical methods for evidence analysis including microscopy, pattern based physical evidence (firearms, footwear, etc.) pattern recovery and analysis and statistical foundations for pattern comparison.
Pre-requisite(s): CJ 2340 , CJ 3120 and either CHEM 1120 or CHEM 1220 ; or instructor approval.
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CJ 4115 - Friction Ridge Analysis Credits: (4)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $120.00
Legal and scientific methodology behind identification, analysis and comparison of finger and palm prints including computer database methodology. 3 hours lecture, 1 hour lab.
Pre-requisite(s): CJ 2340 , CJ 3120 and either CHEM 1120 or CHEM 1220 ; or instructor approval.
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CJ 4116 - Friction Ridge Development Credits: (4)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $55.00
Basic and applied scientific theory and practice behind the detection, development, recovery and preservation of latent finger and palm prints. 3 hours lecture, 3 hour lab.
Pre-requisite(s): CJ 4115 .
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CJ 4125 - Research Methods in Forensic Science Credits: (4)
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Course Fee: $50.00
Selected topics in forensic instrumentation, trace evidence, pattern evidence, biological and chemical analysis, research methods and data analysis. 3 hours lecture, 3 hour lab.
Pre-requisite(s): CJ 4110 , or instructor approval.
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CJ 4165 - Constitutional Rights Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
This course critically examines Amendments to the United States Constitution related to criminal justice issues including the 4th, 5th, 6th, 8th, and 14th amendments. It examines citizen’s rights and criminal justice agent’s responsibility and liability in connection with those rights.
Pre-requisite(s): CJ 1010 and CJ 1330 .
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CJ 4167 - State Criminal Justice Rights Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem
This course examines state supreme court decisions interpreting state constitutional provisions similar to the provisions in the U.S. Bill of Rights protecting criminal defendants. Emphasis is placed on discussing state constitutional decisions with broader constitutional interpretations than recognized by the U.S. Supreme Court. This course will focus upon state constitutional provisions analogous to the rights in the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth and Eighth Amendments, and the state supreme court decisions interpreting those state constitutional provisions.
Pre-requisite/Co-requisite: CJ 4165 .
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CJ 4200 - Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice Credits: (3)
Typically Taught Summer Semester: Full Sem
Typically Taught Fall Semester: Full Sem, Online
Typically Taught Spring Semester: Full Sem
Critically examines selected criminal justice ethical issues such as capital punishment, official corruption, use of deadly force, discretion and deception by the police.
Pre-requisite(s): CJ 1010 .
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CJ 4300 - History of Law Enforcement Credits: (3)
An introduction to the history of America’s law enforcement organizations, stressing the development, community issues, and organizational designs. The early leaders in policing and the early crime problems in America will be discussed and studied. From slave patrols prior to the Civil War to the U.S. Marshals of the old west, police development issues will be presented.
Note: This course is not currently offered.
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